Question 1
Statement: A major earthquake has struck a densely populated region, causing widespread damage to buildings and infrastructure.
Course of Action:
I. Emergency rescue teams should be deployed immediately to search for survivors.
II. Temporary shelters and medical camps should be set up for affected people.
III. The government should announce compensation packages for the victims.
IIII. People should be asked to return to their homes as soon as possible.
Action I is the most urgent - saving lives is the first priority in disaster management. Action II provides immediate humanitarian relief. Action III addresses long-term rehabilitation. Action IV is dangerous - structural assessments must be done before allowing people back; premature return could cause more casualties. Disaster Response Hierarchy: Rescue (I) → Relief (II) → Rehabilitation (III). Safety assessment must precede return.